Sustainability Advisor - (International Law Firm)

Ryder Reid Legal Limited; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Ryder Reid Legal Limited is seeking a Sustainability Advisor to join its operations team across Manchester or Birmingham on a hybrid basis. You will drive environmental initiatives, support net-zero targets, and embed sustainable practices across a complex business.

Working with stakeholders, you will collect and analyse carbon data, contribute to sustainability strategy, and support disclosures while coordinating responses for tenders and audits.

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainability, environmental or ESG roles.
• Knowledge of carbon accounting, GHG reporting and net-zero frameworks.
• Strong project management and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of sustainability and net-zero objectives across the business.
• Create engaging sustainability communications and awareness campaigns.
• Engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
• Collect, analyse and report environmental and carbon emissions data.
• Assist with environmental disclosures, reporting requirements and carbon reduction plans.
• Coordinate sustainability-related responses for tenders, audits and client questionnaires.
• Support environmental management systems, policies and compliance activities.
• Manage sustainability projects from planning through to implementation.

Job description

Sustainability Advisor

Manchester or Birmingham | Hybrid Working Available

A leading law firm is seeking a Sustainability Advisor to join its growing operations team. This is an exciting opportunity for a sustainability professional who is passionate about driving environmental change, supporting net-zero ambitions, and embedding sustainable practices across a complex business.

The Opportunity

Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will help deliver environmental and sustainability initiatives, support carbon reduction programmes, and contribute to the ongoing development of the firm's sustainability strategy. This is a highly visible role offering the chance to influence decision-making and make a meaningful impact on long-term sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of sustainability and net-zero objectives across the business.
• Create engaging sustainability communications and awareness campaigns.
• Engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
• Collect, analyse and report environmental and carbon emissions data.
• Assist with environmental disclosures, reporting requirements and carbon reduction plans.
• Coordinate sustainability-related responses for tenders, audits and client questionnaires.
• Support environmental management systems, policies and compliance activities.
• Manage sustainability projects from planning through to implementation.

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a sustainability, environmental or ESG-focused role.
• Knowledge of carbon accounting, greenhouse gas reporting and net-zero frameworks.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to deliver initiatives to agreed deadlines.
• Excellent analytical abilities with experience interpreting and presenting data.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• A relevant sustainability, environmental or ESG qualification would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Opportunity to shape and influence a growing sustainability agenda
• Collaborative and supportive working environment with genuine scope for career development

If you are looking to take the next step in your sustainability career and join an organisation committed to delivering meaningful environmental impact, we'd love to hear from you.